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Who won Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant?
Hogan
Hogan won the match after body-slamming André (later dubbed “the bodyslam heard around the world”), followed by Hogan’s running leg drop finisher. This was billed as the first time Hogan slammed André, despite having done it multiple times in 1980.
How many times did Hulk Hogan win the WCW championship?
In 1993, Hogan departed the WWF to sign for rival promotion World Championship Wrestling (WCW). He won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship six times, and holds the record for the longest reign.
When did Hogan win the WCW title?
April 20, 1998
Reigns
| No. | Champion | Championship change |
|---|---|---|
| Date | ||
| 24 | Hollywood Hogan | April 20, 1998 |
| 25 | Goldberg | July 6, 1998 |
| 26 | Kevin Nash | December 27, 1998 |
When did Hulk beat Andre?
Hulk Hogan shocks the world with a remarkable display of strength against Andre the Giant in the main event of WrestleMania III on March 29, 1987.
Who won the WCW Championship the most?
Ric Flair
WCW World Heavyweight Championship
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Final champion(s) | Chris Jericho |
| Most reigns | Ric Flair (8 reigns) |
| Longest reign | Hulk Hogan (469 days) |
| Shortest reign | Chris Jericho (13 minutes, 30 seconds) |
Who is the best WCW World Heavyweight Champion?
The Greatest WCW World Heavyweight Champions of All-Time
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- 7.) Jeff Jarrett (4 Reigns)–
- 6.) Booker T (4 Reigns)
- 5.) ” Macho Man” Randy Savage (4 Reigns)–
- 4.) Big Van Vader (3 Reigns)–
- 3.) Sting (6 Reigns)–
- 2.) ” Nature Boy” Ric Flair (7 Reigns)–
- 1.) Hollywood Hulk Hogan (6 Reigns)–
Who has the shortest title reign in WWE history?
#1. Andre the Giant – WWE The Main Event (TV special) – 1988 (1:48) It cannot be overstated just how awesome WWE Hall of Famer Andre the Giant was.
How many times did Hulk Hogan lose in WCW?
Hulk Hogan
| Promotion | Win % | Loss % |
|---|---|---|
| PMG | 1 (100.00%) | 0 (0.00%) |
| TNA | 3 (60.00%) | 1 (20.00%) |
| WCW | 77 (47.83%) | 67 (41.61%) |
| WWE | 17 (60.71%) | 10 (35.71%) |
Did Piper ever lose to Hogan?
WCW received one of their best buy rates for Starrcade 1996 main-evented by Hulk Hogan and Roddy Piper. Fans were confused about the WCW Championship not changing his hands or being on the line for Piper’s big victory. Hogan losing to Piper’s sleeper hold confirmed the match was not for the top title.
Who was Hulk Hogan afraid of?
Hulk Hogan “was afraid to look Andre in the face” Tony Atlas also claimed that Hulk Hogan was scared to look at Andre the Giant during their contract signing at the 1988 Royal Rumble. The signing took place 10 months after Hulk Hogan defeated Andre the Giant at WrestleMania III.
Who was the first black WCW Champion?
In WCW, Simmons was a one-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion; as the first African American to win the title, he is recognized by WWE as the first black world champion in professional wrestling history.
Who beat the Rock for WCW title?
6 Chris Jericho At No Mercy, Y2J challenged Rock for the Big Gold Belt which he never won during his time in WCW. However, The Rock pointed out that Jericho never won the “Big One” but he put that to bed in a fantastic performance that saw him dethrone Rock for the WCW Championship.
Who beat Hogan for title?
When fans think about who encapsulates WCW, Sting often comes to mind. Sting is one of the most polarizing wrestlers in the history of professional wrestling, and he has the distinction of being the only man to beat Hogan for the WCW Championship twice.